Winter 2027 CO-OP - SLC Career Services

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is currently recruiting for various positions related to (1) Foreign Policy and Diplomacy, (2) Commercial Relations and/or (3) International Assistance.

Under the general supervision of a Deputy Director, the incumbent assists in the management of country programming and/or corporate responsibilities. This may include policy development and engagement with diplomatic missions both domestically and abroad.

This placement provides an excellent opportunity for students interested in foreign policy, international trade, international development, regional studies, or domestic politics to gain practical work experience within GAC.

Role Details:

• Division: Various Geographic Bureaus
• Location :Hybrid telework model (3 days per week in office - 125 Sussex Drive) in the National Capital Region. Full time Telework is not an option.
• Start Date/ Duration: 12-16 weeks starting in January 2027. Start and end dates may vary based on university policy. Possibility of work term extension depending upon student availability, performance, and resources.
• Rate of Pay: Based on Treasury Board Secretariat guidelines for student employment.
• Educational Background: Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Law, Commercial Relations, Public Administration, and International Development.

Possible Duties:

• Providing support in conducting research and analysis of country or regional issues;
• Preparing briefing material in coordination with Canadian missions abroad and other GAC
• divisions;
• Supporting the planning, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
• Drafting ministerial correspondence and other communication material for Global Affairs ministers and senior officials;

• Assisting with visit/event/meeting planning;
• Coordinating responses to various requests, such as access to information requests (ATIP) and strategic planning;
• Maintaining databases and information repositories;
• Independent research projects in support of branch’s mandate;
• Providing general support to the branch.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Students must be enrolled in a Co-op, internship program, or apply through FSWEP.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to work in a virtual team environment;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to self-start, manage one’s own time, take initiative, and demonstrate good judgement;
• Ability to recognize and adjust to changing priorities under tight timelines;
• Networking and interpersonal skills.

Interests:

• Political/Commercial/Development relations;
• Canada's institutional relationships and bilateral relations with international partners;
• Interest for international relations.

Asset Qualifications:

• Graduate student;
• Fluently bilingual in both French and English at an advanced level;
• Experience working within the Federal Public Service;
• Experience in strategic writing;
• Knowledge of GAC’s mandate and priorities;
• Knowledge of Canada’s main political/commercial/economic/development issues;
• Existing secret security clearance;
• Proficiency in foreign languages (please specify your proficiency and language).

Condition of Employment:

• Canadian citizenship,
• Eligible to obtain and secure a secret security clearance.

How to Apply:

Persons are entitled to participate in the recruitment process in the official language of their choice(French or English). 

To apply, please fill out the online application form here: SURVEY MONKEY  (deadline is Friday, October 16, 2026).

Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Candidates will be asked to provide two references, their resumé and a cover letter.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to voluntarily indicate on their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.